New York Knicks forwards Steve Novak (16) and Ronnie Brewer (11) defend against Spurs guard Gary Neal (14) in the first half at Madison Square Garden in New York, Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013. The Knicks won 100-83.

New York Knicks forwards Steve Novak (16) and Ronnie Brewer (11) defend against Spurs guard Gary Neal (14) in the first half at Madison Square Garden in New York, Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013. The Knicks won 100-83.

The Spurs' Gary Neal, left, gets around Orlando Magic's Kyle O'Quinn, center, and DeQuan Jones, right, for a basket during the second half Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, in Orlando, Fla. The Spurs won 110-89.

The Spurs' Gary Neal, left, gets around Orlando Magic's Kyle O'Quinn, center, and DeQuan Jones, right, for a basket during the second half Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, in Orlando, Fla. The Spurs won 110-89.

Spurs guard Gary Neal, middle, is patted on the head by Spurs center Tim Duncan as he celebrates scoring with other teammates during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore., Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Neal came off the bench to lead the Spurs with 27 points and beat the Trail Blazers 112-109. less

Spurs guard Gary Neal, middle, is patted on the head by Spurs center Tim Duncan as he celebrates scoring with other teammates during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore., ... more

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Gary Neal of the Spurs shoots against Atlanta during preseason NBA action at the AT&T Center on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012.

Gary Neal of the Spurs shoots against Atlanta during preseason NBA action at the AT&T Center on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012.

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The Spurs' Gary Neal goes for two against Milwaukee Bucks' Ersan Ilyasova during the second half at the AT&T Center, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2012. The Spurs won 110-99. Neal ended the game with 22 points.

The Spurs' Gary Neal goes for two against Milwaukee Bucks' Ersan Ilyasova during the second half at the AT&T Center, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2012. The Spurs won 110-99. Neal ended the game with 22 points.

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

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Spurs' guard Gary Neal (right) watches Jordan Salisbury, 9, take a shot at the basket during the Spurs Youth Basketball League Kids Clinic at the Walzem YMCA on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. About a hundred kids came out to interact with Neal and Spurs Assistant Coach Brett Brown. The clinic stressed the importance of making good decisions and staying in school while also teaching the kids a few basketball fundamentals. less

Spurs' guard Gary Neal (right) watches Jordan Salisbury, 9, take a shot at the basket during the Spurs Youth Basketball League Kids Clinic at the Walzem YMCA on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. About a hundred kids came ... more

Spurs' guard Gary Neal (center) performs a drill with a group of children at the Spurs Youth Basketball League Kids Clinic at the Walzem YMCA on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. About a hundred kids came out to interact with Neal and Spurs Assistant Coach Brett Brown. The clinic stressed the importance of making good decisions and staying in school while also teaching the kids a few basketball fundamentals. less

Spurs' guard Gary Neal (center) performs a drill with a group of children at the Spurs Youth Basketball League Kids Clinic at the Walzem YMCA on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. About a hundred kids came out to interact ... more

Spurs' guard Gary Neal (right) does push-ups with kids at the Spurs Youth Basketball League Kids Clinic at the Walzem YMCA on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. About a hundred kids came out to interact with Neal and Spurs Assistant Coach Brett Brown. The clinic stressed the importance of making good decisions and staying in school while also teaching the kids a few basketball fundamentals. less

Spurs' guard Gary Neal (right) does push-ups with kids at the Spurs Youth Basketball League Kids Clinic at the Walzem YMCA on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. About a hundred kids came out to interact with Neal and ... more

Spurs' guard Gary Neal helps Oscar Gonzalez, 8, with a drill at the Spurs Youth Basketball League Kids Clinic at the Walzem YMCA on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. About a hundred kids came out to interact with Neal and Spurs Assistant Coach Brett Brown. The clinic stressed the importance of making good decisions and staying in school while also teaching the kids a few basketball fundamentals. less

Spurs' guard Gary Neal helps Oscar Gonzalez, 8, with a drill at the Spurs Youth Basketball League Kids Clinic at the Walzem YMCA on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. About a hundred kids came out to interact with Neal ... more

Spurs' guard Gary Neal (right) offers a high-five to Mikayla Whitby, 10, after a basketball drill competition during the Spurs Youth Basketball League Kids Clinic at the Walzem YMCA on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. About a hundred kids came out to interact with Neal and Spurs Assistant Coach Brett Brown. The clinic stressed the importance of making good decisions and staying in school while also teaching the kids a few basketball fundamentals. less

Spurs' guard Gary Neal (right) offers a high-five to Mikayla Whitby, 10, after a basketball drill competition during the Spurs Youth Basketball League Kids Clinic at the Walzem YMCA on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. ... more